Shloka 4.40.57

पूर्वदिशि सीतामार्गण-नियोगः (Deployment to the Eastern Quarter for the Search of Sita)

Devanagari script

तत्रपूर्वं पदं कृत्वा पुरा विष्णुस्त्रिविक्रमे।।4.40.57।।द्वितीयं शिखरे मेरोश्चकार पुरुषोत्तमः।

Transliteration

tatra pūrvaṃ padaṃ kṛtvā purā viṣṇus trivikrame | dvitīyaṃ śikhare meroś cakāra puruṣottamaḥ ||

Translation

In ancient times, when Viṣṇu—the Supreme among persons—performed the three strides as Trivikrama, he set his first step there, and placed the second upon the summit of Mount Meru.

Context

'When the supreme being, Visnu took his three strides as Lord Vamana, he placed his first foot on this peak and the second on the peak of mount Meru.

Characters & Entities

• Viṣṇu
• Trivikrama
• Meru

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma here is conveyed through sacred memory: the world is mapped by divine acts, reminding seekers to align their actions with a truthful, tradition-grounded understanding of reality rather than confusion or haste.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva describes notable cosmic landmarks to orient the vānaras’ search, invoking the Trivikrama episode to identify a significant peak and its relation to Mount Meru.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pramāṇa-buddhi (reliance on authoritative knowledge) and steadiness—using well-known sacred references to guide disciplined action.